Gears of War: Reloaded Multiplayer Beta Kicks Off This Weekend – Preorder for Early Access

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So, Gears of War is back. Like, really back. And by that, I mean they’re redoing the first one — remember the original from 2006? Yeah, it’s kind of like that favorite hoodie you couldn’t throw away. But now it’s snazzed up for the young guns and hits August 26, 2025, with a price tag that’s surprisingly $39.99. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, even Steam folks — you’re all covered. Oh, and it waltzes into Game Pass like it owns the place. Preorders open now, and if you’re eager beaver enough, there’s this Multiplayer Beta happening on June 13.

I remember 2006 like it was yesterday… or maybe I don’t. But that Gears of War trailer with “Mad World”? Hit right in the feels — like why did it get me so emotional? Who knows. Anyway, we’re celebrating two decades next year, so hooray for nostalgia! Pull out the tissues. Or don’t. Up to you.

This remaster, Gears of War: Reloaded, revamps the OG for shiny new consoles. Feels like playing your old console but with glasses on. Remember when tech was… not like today? Well, it’s getting modernized — like wearing sneakers with a suit. Looks good? Maybe. Depends on your style.

June 13 kicks off a Multiplayer Beta — sounds like a fancy way to say “try it before you really buy it.” And you get to smash around with friends across platforms. There’s a bunch of ways in, like preordering or sneaking in with a Game Pass membership. I’m all for loopholes. There’s this pre-order bonus too — character skins or something. Honestly, I never really understood the allure, but hey, if Adam Fenix is your thing.

So, two weekends of flinging digital bullets and strategy stuff. Weekend 1 plays it old school with Team Deathmatch. Weekend 2 spices things up with King of the Hill. I always liked TDM though — something about it. Or maybe I just like chaos? Who knows.

They detailed all this on the Xbox Podcast, and apparently, this version’s supposed to be the bee’s knees, technically speaking — 4K, HDR, the alphabet soup of visual upgrades. I miss when “high def” was the buzzword. Now, it’s like you need a tech degree to keep up. But seriously, this remaster’s got something for everyone — handhelds, PCs, even that high-tech toaster you might still have. It’s a wild, cross-platform party.

Preorder folks — you get two skins: Adam Fenix and Anya Stroud. Makes zero sense to me why these skins are catching attention, but then again, my fashion sense did die around 2010.

If you snagged the digital Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before May 5, some Beta access perks are waiting. If you didn’t — well, maybe next time. But honestly, gaming’s about having fun, not extra bonuses, right? I think.

So, will Gears of War: Reloaded be the next best thing since sliced bread, or just another game remastered for nostalgia? Guess we’ll find out. Meanwhile, I’ll sit on my couch, controller in hand, waiting for the next big surprise. Or nap. Depends how long the queue is. Life’s unpredictable.

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